Jermaine sings 'Smile'

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times

Brooke Shields said it earlier in her tribute to Michael Jackson: Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" was his favorite song. Jermaine Jackson later sang the song in tribute to his little brother, at times through tears, and received a rousing ovation from the Staples Center crowd.

Brooke Shields said it earlier in her tribute to Michael Jackson: Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" was his favorite song. Jermaine Jackson later sang the song in tribute to his little brother, at times through tears, and received a rousing ovation from the Staples Center crowd. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Brooke Shields said it earlier in her tribute to Michael Jackson: Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" was his favorite song. Jermaine Jackson later sang the song in tribute to his little brother, at times through tears, and received a rousing ovation from the Staples Center crowd.